He was hiding the fact that he was an illegitimate child.

I'm sorry, but I don't speak Japanese.

I'm a Muslim, so I fast during Ramadan.

I'm Jewish.

He was always envious of others' success, saying that the grass is always greener on the other side.

He is always envious of the grass on the other side.

He acknowledged that his success was due to the support of those around him, saying, 'Virtue is never solitary; it always has neighbors.'

Japan became an independent state in 1945.

My friend is working in the State of Qatar.

My friend came from the State of Israel.